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Coin Collecting

Coin Collecting

Collecting coins is one of the world’s oldest hobbies and experiences that continues in popularity today. Learn more about the best ways to start, organize, or sell your collections today.

What is a Piece of Eight?

What is a Piece of Eight?

The Spanish silver dollar, or piece of eight, powered global trade for centuries and served as the weight and silver…
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“In God We Trust” on U.S. Currency: Origins and History  

“In God We Trust” on U.S. Currency: Origins and History  

The motto “In God We Trust” was born in wartime and cemented in law. Its place on U.S. currency reflects…
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How Many Pennies Are in Circulation?

How Many Pennies Are in Circulation?

The U.S. one-cent coin, the penny, has circulated since 1793. With an estimated 240 billion pennies currently circulating, their production…
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Lincoln Wheat Pennies Key Dates

Discover the Key Dates of the Lincoln Wheat Pennies series with our comprehensive guide. We share the rare and value key dates so you know
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The Splendor of the Elliott Markoff Coin Collection

Discover the Presidential Elliott Markoff Coin Collection, a testament to the artistry and historical significance.
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Saga of the Eid Mar Coin’s False Provenance & Its Shady Dealer 

The ancient Roman Eid Mar coin commemorates the Ides of March. This article discusses the falsified provenance of an Eid Mar coin sold in 2020.
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Commemorative King Charles III Coronation Coins

Following the coronation of King Charles III, four Commonwealth mints issued commemorative coins to celebrate the King.
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Should You Clean Ancient Coins?

Chemical reactions between cleaning products and the surface of your ancient coin’s metal can form compounds that damage the coin. Many cleaning chemicals will advance
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The Five Rarest Quarters Worth Real Money

From 1796 to present, collecting sets of quarters has been a popular past time. Today we discuss the five rarest quarters to collect.
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How the 1913 Buffalo Nickel Made it into Production

The 1913 Buffalo Nickel marked a shift in U.S. coinage, blending artistry with cultural significance. Designed by James Earle Fraser, it featured a Native American
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Large Bills in U.S. Currency

Before small bills were issued, large bills were issued. Most represented a portion of gold. Discover highly collectable bank notes.
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The 20 Franc Gold Rooster Coin

20 Franc Roosters were minted during the French Third Republic. The legendary “Angels” and the well-known “Roosters” are part of an extensive collection known as
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How To Insure a Coin Collection

Step-by-step guide on how to insure your coin collection by adding additional insurance.
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Build a Dime Collection

There are many ways to collect dimes and many collections that can be built. Start here with our expert-written guide on the most collectible dimes
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A Beginner’s Guide to Error Coins

Learn about error coins and how they are created. Also, explore how rare and valuable some errors may be.
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Half Cents – Liberty Cap 1793 – 1797

Learn the history and mintage of this fascinating half cent piece from the end of the 18th century.
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Top Ten Most Valuable U.S. Coins

See the 10 most valuable US coins and valuable contemporary coins. The most valuable is worth over $15 million!
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The “Different” Morgan Silver Dollar

The Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most popular and well known Silver coins in the world. How did it get started?
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The Ship of Gold

One of the most stunning shipwrecks of all time sank 30,000 lbs of Gold – worth $816 million today – and 425 lives.
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Series of 1901 $10 Legal Tender – “Bison” Note

These notes were printed in 1861, were not backed by Gold or Silver, but by the “full faith and credit of the United States government.”
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Hawaii Over-Printed Note

Very few of these notes survived the US Government’s burn order, but it’s the story and the history that makes these notes worth collecting.
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Roman Coins From the Secular Games

Nothing is more Roman than the Colosseum. Of course coins were minted to celebrate it!
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King Darius and Gold Coins of the Persian Empire

Discover the legacy of King Darius through the rare gold coins known as the daric, symbolizing the power and wealth of the ancient Persian Empire.
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Should You Clean Ancient Coins?

Chemical reactions between cleaning products and the surface of your ancient coin’s metal can form compounds that damage the coin. Many cleaning chemicals will advance
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The 20 Franc Gold Rooster Coin

20 Franc Roosters were minted during the French Third Republic. The legendary “Angels” and the well-known “Roosters” are part of an extensive collection known as
Read More

Build a Dime Collection

There are many ways to collect dimes and many collections that can be built. Start here with our expert-written guide on the most collectible dimes
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The Ship of Gold

One of the most stunning shipwrecks of all time sank 30,000 lbs of Gold – worth $816 million today – and 425 lives.
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Hawaii Over-Printed Note

Very few of these notes survived the US Government’s burn order, but it’s the story and the history that makes these notes worth collecting.
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What is Bullion?

Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium all come in various forms and sizes to create a variety of options for investors and collectors.  

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What Is an Eagle

Since the U.S. Mint’s American Eagle program began in 1986, Gold and Silver Eagles have remained a popular choice among both investors and collectors

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